Traveling abroad can expose you to blood-transmissible infections without any noticeable symptoms. While you may feel fine, donating blood could endanger recipients.
Temporarily Pause Your Donations
Such risks are closer than you think—for instance, West Nile virus is present in places like Greece and Italy. Recently traveled? Take our quick online donor eligibility test to check if you can safely give blood.
A Strict but Essential Measure
It might feel overly cautious, but this precaution is vital for protecting blood transfusion safety and public health.
